Ingredient

And Disodium EDTA

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Disodium EDTA is added to foods to prevent spoilage by binding to metal ions …

What it is

Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chemical used as a preservative. It is made from chemicals including ethylenediamine, formaldehyde, and sodium cyanide. It is not found in nature.

Why it's used

Disodium EDTA is added to foods to prevent spoilage by binding to metal ions that can cause oxidation and rancidity. This helps maintain the food's flavor, color, and overall quality. It is commonly found in salad dressings, mayonnaise, canned goods, and pickled products.

Health notes

Disodium EDTA is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. Studies on animals have shown that very high doses can affect mineral absorption, but this is not considered a risk at typical human consumption levels. Some limited research has explored potential benefits at therapeutic doses, but more evidence is needed.

Allergen info

Disodium EDTA is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing And Disodium EDTA

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McCormick & Company, Inc. Mccormick, Mayonnaise Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 400kcal 0Protein 40Fat 6.7Carbs Bush Brothers And Company BUSH's Garbanzo Beans 4-16 oz cans Vegetables Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 92kcal 4.6Protein 1.5Fat 15.4Carbs Ambico, Inc. Jerk Chicken With Rice & Beans Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 68% DV per serving 106kcal 7.8Protein 0.9Fat 16.6Carbs Price Chopper Supermarkets Chick Peas Canned & Bottled Beans 85kcal 5.4Protein 0.8Fat 15.4Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Edamame Caviar Deli Salads 85kcal 2.8Protein 1.4Fat 13.4Carbs McCormick & Company, Inc. Mayonnaise Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 400kcal 0Protein 40Fat 6.7Carbs Garbanzo Beans, Garbanzo Burnette Foods, Inc. Garbanzo Beans, Garbanzo Canned & Bottled Beans 69kcal 3.9Protein 0.4Fat 12.3Carbs Bush Brothers & Company Blackeye Peas With Bacon And Jalapeno, Blackeye With Bacon And Jalapeno Canned & Bottled Beans 69kcal 3.9Protein 0.8Fat 12.3Carbs Bush Brothers & Company Light Red Kidney Beans, Light Red Kidney Canned & Bottled Beans 77kcal 5.4Protein 0Fat 16.9Carbs Dark Red Kidney Beans, Dark Red Kidney Bush Brothers & Company Dark Red Kidney Beans, Dark Red Kidney Canned & Bottled Beans 100kcal 6.2Protein 0Fat 18.5Carbs Big Y Foods, Inc. Chicken Chili With Beans, Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 229kcal 15.7Protein 15.7Fat 5.7Carbs Bush Brothers & Company Bush's Dark Red Kidney Beans 12-16 oz Vegetables - Prepared/Processed 92kcal 5.4Protein 0Fat 16.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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